Black women of colour, rocking their natural hair texture, might have heard of the old cotton t-shirt trick. It is one of the best ways to dry newly washed hair without sucking the life out of it. If you don’t have a t-shirt to spare use this. Microfiber cloths retain water, and they protect hair from damage. Go buy yourself some!

Shampoo and Conditioner isnot enough. A hair mask injects necessary moisture into your hair, and it’s something that all ladies should be using once or twice a week. Carols Daughter is a great brand for Afro hair.

Hot oil treatments are essential for strengthening Afro hair. Garnier offers a great and affordable option with this one. I like to heat up my bottle in warm water for 10 minutes, slather it on from root to tip, leave it for 20 minutes, and then rinse it out before using a deep, leave-in, conditioner. It’s glorious.